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Composition :

OFLOXACIN-200MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Tablets India Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS

Country of origin

India
Other Info - OF89581

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FAQs

Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml works by interfering with bacterial enzyme, DNA gyrase involved in repairing and replicating the DNA (genetic material) of bacteria. Thus, Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml kills bacteria and clears the infection.

Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml may be used to treat lung infections caused by bacteria. Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml is an antibiotic that kills bacteria and prevents the spread of infection.

You are not recommended to take Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml with warfarin as co-administration of these two medicines may increase the risk of bleeding more easily. However, please consult your doctor before taking Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml with other medicines.

Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml may cause diarrhoea as a common side effect. However, if the condition persists, worsens or if you notice blood or mucus in stools, consult a doctor immediately.

Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml is not used to treat viral infections. Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml is an antibiotic which is used to treat only bacterial infections.

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Alcohol

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Avoid alcohol consumption with Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml as it may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml is given to pregnant women only if doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks.

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Breast Feeding

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Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml may be excreted in human milk. Therefore, Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml is not recommended for breastfeeding mothers. Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml may cause dizziness, drowsiness or changes in vision. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml.

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Liver

Caution

Take Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

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Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml is not recommended for children below 18 years of age as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

About Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml

Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml belongs to a class of medications called antibiotics used in the treatment of bacterial infections of the urinary tract, genital tract, chest, lungs, skin, and soft tissue. Bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml does not work against infections caused by a virus.

Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml contains Ofloxacin that works by interfering with bacterial enzyme, DNA gyrase involved in repairing and replicating the DNA (genetic material) of bacteria. Thus, Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml kills bacteria and clears the infection. 

Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer. In some cases, you may experience redness, swelling or pain at the injection site, headache, nausea, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. 

If you are allergic to Ofloxacin or other antibiotics or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml. Avoid taking Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml and consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding as Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml may be excreted in human milk and cause adverse effects in the baby. Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml is not recommended for children below 18 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Drive only if you are alert as Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or changes in vision. Avoid alcohol consumption with Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml as it may cause sleepiness or dizziness. 

Uses of Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml

Bacterial infections

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Medicinal Benefits

Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml contains Ofloxacin, a broad spectrum antibiotic that acts against both gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml is used in the treatment of several bacterial infections. It interferes with the bacterial enzyme involved in repairing and replicating the DNA (genetic material) of bacteria. Thus, Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml kills bacteria and clears the infection. 

Directions for Use

Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer.

Side Effects of Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml

  • Redness, swelling or pain at the injection site
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea 

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Ofloxacin or other antibiotics or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml. Avoid taking Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml and consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding as Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml may be excreted in human milk and cause adverse effects in the baby. Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml is not recommended for children below 18 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Drive only if you are alert as Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or changes in vision. Avoid alcohol consumption with Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml as it may cause sleepiness or dizziness. If you have low levels of magnesium or potassium in your blood, inform your doctor before taking Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml. If you have received transplantation or are about to undergo an operation under general anaesthesia, inform your doctor before taking Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • METHOTREXATE
  • HYDROQUINIDINE
  • DISOPYRAMIDE
  • QUINIDINE
  • SOTALOL
  • AMIODARONE
  • IBUTILIDE
  • DOFETILIDE
  • DIGOXIN
  • PROCAINAMIDE
  • WARFARIN
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • GLIBENCLAMIDE
  • PROBENECID
  • CIMETIDINE
  • CLARITHROMYCIN
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • AZITHROMYCIN
  • IMIPRAMINE
  • AMITRIPTYLINE
  • CLOMIPRAMINE
  • THEOPHYLLINE
  • FENBUFEN
  • INDOMETHACIN
  • DICLOFENAC
  • IBUPROFEN

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

If you are about to undergo any blood or urine tests, inform your doctor that you are taking Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml as it may interfere with certain tests.  

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take probiotics after completing the full course of Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml to restore healthy bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like cheese, yoghurt, kombucha, sauerkraut, and kimchi can help to restore the good bacteria in the intestine. 
  • Include fibre-rich foods, as they can be easily digested by gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Whole grains such as whole grain bread and, brown rice should be included in your diet. 
  • Make sure you drink plenty of water or other fluids every day while you are taking Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml.
  • Avoid alcohol consumption as it may increase adverse effects.

Oflocare 200 mg Infusion 100 ml Substitute

Substitutes safety advice
  • Oflox 200mg I.V. 100ml

    by Others

    1.89per tablet
  • Diseflox 200mg Infusion

    by Others

    1.17per tablet
  • Modifloxacin Infusion

    by Others

    1.19per tablet
  • Lifobid Infusion 100 ml

    by Others

    1.40per tablet
  • Oflin I.V. 100ml

    by AYUR

    2.07per tablet

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